The Bluest Eye Questions on Frieda
The Bluest Eye
What actions do Claudia and Frieda take against Rosemary Villanucci in The Bluest Eye?
Claudia and Frieda sometimes beat up Rosemary Villanucci, their white neighbor, because she often tries to get them in trouble and mocks them. One incident involves Rosemary teasing them from her...
The Bluest Eye
Who are the "good" characters in Toni Morrison's The Bluest Eye?
In The Bluest Eye, the "good" characters include Pecola Breedlove, Claudia and Frieda MacTeer, and Mr. and Mrs. MacTeer. Pecola, despite her tragic fate, embodies innocence, while Claudia and Frieda...
The Bluest Eye
Can you explain the interaction in this passage from The Bluest Eye?
In this particular excerpt from The Bluest Eye, Frieda MacTeer is telling her younger sister Claudia how Mr. Henry inappropriately touched her. Instead of responding with sympathy, Claudia shows her...
The Bluest Eye
Describe the incident involving Mr. Henry, Frieda, and her parents in The Bluest Eye.
This passage illustrates that Ms. Dunion is the town gossip and Claudia’s ignorance of what happened with Freida.
The Bluest Eye
What ironic lucrative venture do Frieda and Claudia engage in during the summer?
During the summer, Frieda and Claudia engage in selling marigold seed packets to raise money for a bicycle. Ironically, this venture becomes a means for them to learn about Pecola's tragic pregnancy....